HTC P6500, User Manual

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160 Getting Connected
Next time you use your device to detect wireless networks, you will not see
the pop-up message windows again, and you will not be prompted to enter
the network key of the previously accessed wireless network (unless you
perform a hard reset which will erase custom settings on your device).
Note Wi-Fi networks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are
required for your device to connect to a Wi-Fi network. It may be necessary
to provide a username and password for certain closed wireless networks.
To check wireless network status
You can check the current wireless connection status from any of the
following screens of your device:
• Title bar
.
When you enable Wi-Fi on your device, the Wi-Fi ON icon
( ) will appear on the title bar.
After Wi-Fi is turned on, your device scans for available wireless
networks and the wireless signal icon ( ) appears on the title bar.
The arrows in this icon will move back and forth while your device is
scanning for a wireless network signal. Once your device successfully
connects to a wireless network, the arrows stop moving.
• Wi-Fi Status screen
.
Tap
Start > Settings > Connections
tab > Wireless LAN > Main tab
to see the name of the wireless
network that your device is currently
connected to.
The configuration and signal quality
of the wireless network are also
shown.